What About Demon Possession Today?<\/a>\u00a0Unfortunately, no amount of reasoned arguments will convince your sister otherwise. You will have to either ignore her comments or politely tell her that you no longer want to hear her idle speculations.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Question: I have a son that has been diagnosed with major depression and other issues. My sister, who I think means well, is convinced that he has a demon in him. How do you even talk to a person that keeps trying to make you and your child believe this? 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